Materials Handler

Uhaul; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401k plan

Life insurance

Discounts on tech

ESOP

Job summary

U-Haul is seeking a Material Handler to support the production line at our Fairless Hills facility. You will operate a sit-down forklift, move materials, and ensure production is well supplied.

This is first and second shift, with opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefits. Qualifications include forklift experience or ability to pass certification, English communication, computer skills, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required and certification or ability to pass a company test is needed.
• Proficiency with computers and basic data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Regular attendance is essential for this role.
• Team oriented and safety conscious in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move and handle materials.
• Safely receive, store and ship materials for the assembly plant.
• Keep workstations stocked with production materials.
• Operate hand trucks, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.
• Follow Housekeeping, Safety and Quality policies in daily work.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Computer proficiency

Team player

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift equipment (sit-down)

Job description

United States This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship.

Location: 129 Canal Rd, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania 19030 United States of America

Are you a team player who's comfortable on a forklift? In this position you will help to support the production line, and moving materials to ensure maximum efficiency. In exchange, take advantage of U-Haul's excellent benefits.

FIRST SHIFT: 6AM - 2PM

SECOND SHIFT: 2PM - 10PM

U-Haul offers Material Handlers:

• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Health insurance & Prescription plans if eligible
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days if eligible
• Life insurance
• MetLaw Legal program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Subsidized gym/fitness membership if eligible
• Business and travel insurance
• YouMatter EAP
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Critical Illness/Group Accident Insurance

Material Handler Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate a sit-down forklift to handle and move materials
• Safely and efficiently handle materials received, stored, and shipped through the assembly plant
• Keep workstations loaded with production materials
• Operate material handling equipment (e.g. hand truck, pallet jack etc.).
• Understand, support, and implement the company Housekeeping, Safety and Quality policies and procedures into daily work habits
• Other duties as assigned

Material Handler Minimum Qualifications:

• Regular attendance essential
• Sit-down forklift experience
• Prior forklift certification or ability to pass company forklift test
• Able to communicate well in English
• Proficiency with computers
• Able to pass print reading, measurement and fraction/decimal conversion tests

Work Environment:

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritant chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Physical Demands:

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods both indoors and outdoors of remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs assisted or unassisted.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. ("U-Haul"), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.